Veterinary Technology 2+2, BS

About the Program

The Bachelor’s (BS) Completion Program builds upon college credits and the associate degree equivalents earned during the AAS or AS Veterinary Technician degree. This program is designed to enable graduates of accredited associate degree Veterinary Technician programs to become veterinary technologists by earning a bachelor’s degree.

In total, 127.5 credits hours are required for the Purdue BS degree in Veterinary Technology. The BS Completion uses transfer credits from the associate degree to satisfy the competencies required for the second and third years of the BS degree, which are the clinical portion of the associate degree. In order to graduate from this program, students must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of 30000 to 40000-level courses at the Purdue University campus, in addition to the BS degree requirements.

Limited class size necessitates a competitive admission process for available openings. If admitted, a credit evaluation will be completed to determine transfer credit that will be applied towards the degree.

Free Electives (2.5-5.5 credits)

AVMA-Accredited Associate Degree Program

A Veterinary Technology associate degree from an AVMA-accredited associate degree program satisfies the course requirements for the 2nd and 3rd years of the Purdue Veterinary Technology BS Completion program. Students who have graduated from AVMA accredited proprietary programs whose credits do not transfer to Purdue will have departmental credits assigned to associate degree level Veterinary Technology course work. Most graduates of AVMA-accredited proprietary programs come in with approximately 30 credits. The Purdue Transfer Credit Course Equivalency Guide is used to view how Purdue undergraduate courses compare to those of other institutions. Students MUST work closely with advisor.